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Foliage Festival on Creative Arts Thursday/Friday

  
By:  A. Macarthur  •  4 years ago  •  155 comments


Foliage Festival on Creative Arts Thursday/Friday
 

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I think I caught the peak colors of autumn on two perfect, late afternoons early this week. I managed close to 100 shots, at least half-or-so of which, I will keep and publish. I used a 10-20mm lens which distorts perspective at its widest angles … a phenomenon that adds just enough visual "freshness" (IMO), to depart from expectations and presuppositions of the viewer to heighten reactions.

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A. Macarthur
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1  author  A. Macarthur    4 years ago

Post whatever creative stuff you care to share … any season … any appropriate subject matter, commentary …

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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1.1  Raven Wing  replied to  A. Macarthur @1    4 years ago

Beautiful photos and 'painting' Mac. Lots of lovely colors. 

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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1.2  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  A. Macarthur @1    4 years ago

My "Autumn Leaves" photos were too recently posted, but you said any season, so I'm going to pick up on that.

Of the photos you posted above, for me one stands out as my favourite - I'll bet you can guess which one. 

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
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1.2.1  author  A. Macarthur  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @1.2    4 years ago

It could be the one with the (man-made) fence … or, the Turner-esque, bottom photo.

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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1.2.2  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  A. Macarthur @1.2.1    4 years ago

LOL.  How observant I'm NOT.  I didn't notice the fence so of course the bottom photo. 

 
 
 
Gsquared
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1.3  Gsquared  replied to  A. Macarthur @1    4 years ago

Very beautiful photos.  

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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2  Raven Wing    4 years ago

And off we go....

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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2.1  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Raven Wing @2    4 years ago

I would call that picture "Profiles", and what made me smile is that I've got a nose like that. 

As you've probably already noticed, I appreciate your excellent taste in framing your images almost as much as the images themselves.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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2.1.1  Raven Wing  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @2.1    4 years ago

Thank you Buzz for you kind compliment. Sometimes I run out of ideas on framing, so I just let it go for a couple of days, then go back and BOOM! there it is. It just all melds together without hardly a thought. I never try to force it, as it will not do the subject justice.

Mood has a lot to do with what I choose in my artwork, as I am sure it might do with others, no matter what their artistic works. 

 
 
 
Gsquared
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2.2  Gsquared  replied to  Raven Wing @2    4 years ago

That is a very cool image Raven Wing.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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2.2.1  Raven Wing  replied to  Gsquared @2.2    4 years ago

Thank you G.

 
 
 
Kavika
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3  Kavika     4 years ago

A fall Rainbow.

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Trout Giggles
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3.1  Trout Giggles  replied to  Kavika @3    4 years ago

nice catch!

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
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3.2  author  A. Macarthur  replied to  Kavika @3    4 years ago

The WINNER!

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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3.3  Raven Wing  replied to  Kavika @3    4 years ago

Wow That really is a beautiful rainbow. Very full and radiant. Great shot Kavika.

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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3.4  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Kavika @3    4 years ago

WOW!!!  That image almost made me sing.  I'll bet you can guess the song.  

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
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3.4.1  author  A. Macarthur  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @3.4    4 years ago
That image almost made me sing.  I'll bet you can guess the song.  
"I wish it would rain" by the Temptations.

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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3.4.2  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  A. Macarthur @3.4.1    4 years ago

LOL. No.  Think somewhere other than Kansas.

 
 
 
Gsquared
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3.5  Gsquared  replied to  Kavika @3    4 years ago

Awesome!

 
 
 
evilone
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4  evilone    4 years ago

A beach sunrise in November 2 years ago at WI Point.

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Raven Wing
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4.1  Raven Wing  replied to  evilone @4    4 years ago

That's a real beauty, EG. What a very peaceful sunset.

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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4.2  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  evilone @4    4 years ago

I don't recall ever seeing such a dramatic sunrise - fabulous photo.

 
 
 
Kavika
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4.3  Kavika   replied to  evilone @4    4 years ago

Reverie

 
 
 
Gsquared
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4.4  Gsquared  replied to  evilone @4    4 years ago

That is so nice.

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
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5  author  A. Macarthur    4 years ago

Where is everyone?

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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5.1  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  A. Macarthur @5    4 years ago

I was asleep.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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6  Raven Wing    4 years ago

Here's one for Thursday....

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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6.1  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Raven Wing @6    4 years ago

Magical.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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6.1.1  Raven Wing  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @6.1    4 years ago

Thanks Buzz. I'm glad you like it.

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
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6.2  author  A. Macarthur  replied to  Raven Wing @6    4 years ago

Something of a Disneyesque quality.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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6.2.1  Raven Wing  replied to  A. Macarthur @6.2    4 years ago
Something of a Disneyesque quality

Thanks Mac. That's a very interesting description.

 
 
 
Gsquared
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6.2.2  Gsquared  replied to  A. Macarthur @6.2    4 years ago

I agree.  

 
 
 
Kavika
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6.3  Kavika   replied to  Raven Wing @6    4 years ago

My favorite, RW.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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6.3.1  Raven Wing  replied to  Kavika @6.3    4 years ago

Thank you Kavika. 

 
 
 
Gsquared
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6.4  Gsquared  replied to  Raven Wing @6    4 years ago

That is really special Raven Wing.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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6.4.1  Raven Wing  replied to  Gsquared @6.4    4 years ago

Thanks G, I'm very glad you like it. 

 
 
 
lady in black
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7  lady in black    4 years ago

Bunny hiding under a bush in my backyard garden

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Raven Wing
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7.1  Raven Wing  replied to  lady in black @7    4 years ago

Thumper!!! Where's Bambi? 

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
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7.2  author  A. Macarthur  replied to  lady in black @7    4 years ago

A sharp eye was needed to capture an animal with protective coloration in a pile of vegetation!

Good one!

 
 
 
Kavika
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7.3  Kavika   replied to  lady in black @7    4 years ago

it's waiting to ambush a carrot.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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7.3.1  Raven Wing  replied to  Kavika @7.3    4 years ago
it's waiting to ambush a carrot.

LOL!!! It does indeed look look that way. jrSmiley_91_smiley_image.gif

 
 
 
lady in black
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7.3.2  lady in black  replied to  Kavika @7.3    4 years ago

I actually threw a small carrot out there, but so far he/she has not eaten it.

 
 
 
Kavika
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7.3.3  Kavika   replied to  lady in black @7.3.2    4 years ago

lady, you can't just throw a carrot out. First off wrap it in lettuce with just a dash or garnish and a small bowl of lemonade (rabbits love lemonade)

I'll bet she'll eat it. (women rabbits are fussier than guy rabbits) a guy rabbit would have snatched up a plain old carrot...No classjrSmiley_4_smiley_image.png

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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7.4  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  lady in black @7    4 years ago

It's not a very good hider - super photo.

 
 
 
Gsquared
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7.5  Gsquared  replied to  lady in black @7    4 years ago

We have rabbits in our yard.  We also have coyotes on patrol as well as hawks and owls.  I saw a rabbit escape from two coyotes one morning.  They went down the slope on one side of our property from different angles, and then I saw the rabbit run up the slope and get away.  Afterwards, the coyotes left, walking up our back hill, and one them was looking back very disappointed.

 
 
 
Kavika
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8  Kavika     4 years ago

This photo was taken in Oct. Butterfly on lantana. 

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Raven Wing
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8.1  Raven Wing  replied to  Kavika @8    4 years ago

That's a very lovely Butterfly, Kavika. It fits in well with the surrounding flowers.

 
 
 
Gsquared
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8.2  Gsquared  replied to  Kavika @8    4 years ago

You captured that so nicely Kavika.

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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8.3  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Kavika @8    4 years ago

Good one - I guess it knows to hide where there are flowers of a similar colour.

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
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8.4  author  A. Macarthur  replied to  Kavika @8    4 years ago

The Monarch Butterfly. Nice shot.

 
 
 
Ender
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8.5  Ender  replied to  Kavika @8    4 years ago

I planted one of those this year. Only had a couple of blooms. Hoping it takes off next year.

 
 
 
Gsquared
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9  Gsquared    4 years ago

An interesting gate opening to the bike path along the Los Angeles River, Reseda, CA

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Kavika
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9.1  Kavika   replied to  Gsquared @9    4 years ago

Great photo, I love the gate.

 
 
 
Gsquared
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9.1.1  Gsquared  replied to  Kavika @9.1    4 years ago

Thanks, Kavika.  I love the gate, too.  The gate is the reason I took the photo.

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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9.2  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Gsquared @9    4 years ago

Yes, that IS an interesting gate - thanks for showing us.

 
 
 
Gsquared
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9.2.1  Gsquared  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @9.2    4 years ago

You're welcome.  I thought it made an interesting photo.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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9.3  Raven Wing  replied to  Gsquared @9    4 years ago

Indeed that is a beautiful gate. Very well done.

 
 
 
Gsquared
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9.3.1  Gsquared  replied to  Raven Wing @9.3    4 years ago

Glad you like it Raven Wing.

 
 
 
Gsquared
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9.3.2  Gsquared  replied to  Raven Wing @9.3    4 years ago

Glad you like it Raven Wing.

 
 
 
Gsquared
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9.3.3  Gsquared  replied to  Gsquared @9.3.2    4 years ago

Oops!  Doubled.

 
 
 
Gsquared
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10  Gsquared    4 years ago

Sunset

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Buzz of the Orient
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10.1  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Gsquared @10    4 years ago

That's an interesting cloud formation - nicely displayed by you. 

 
 
 
Gsquared
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10.1.1  Gsquared  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @10.1    4 years ago

Thanks!

 
 
 
Kavika
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10.2  Kavika   replied to  Gsquared @10    4 years ago

Beautiful with an interesting cloud formation.

 
 
 
Gsquared
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10.2.1  Gsquared  replied to  Kavika @10.2    4 years ago

Thanks, Kavika

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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10.3  Raven Wing  replied to  Gsquared @10    4 years ago

That is indeed a very awesome sunrise. The rays of the sun on the clouds gives it a surreal appearance.

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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12  Buzz of the Orient    4 years ago

Here are "four seasons" photos taken by me over the years here in China:

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Kavika
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12.1  Kavika   replied to  Buzz of the Orient @12    4 years ago

Wait, what is that snow? I've heard of this stuff called snow. I don't ever want to be in it or around it. 

LOL, great photos Buzz.

 
 
 
Gsquared
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12.1.1  Gsquared  replied to  Kavika @12.1    4 years ago

Is that what that stuff is?  I was wondering...

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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12.1.2  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Kavika @12.1    4 years ago

LOL.  That was when I was living in Zhengzhou, which is in central China, where I am now they don't know what snow is.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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12.1.3  Raven Wing  replied to  Kavika @12.1    4 years ago
Wait, what is that snow?

I had enough to last me the rest of my life the 4 years I lived in No Virginia. I was so happy to get back to So Cal where the snow we get is in the mountains. Many times in winter we could go and play in the snow in the mountains in the morning, then come home, change our clothes to shorts and tank tops and head for the beach for the afternoon. The weather in So Cal is very easy to predict most of the time. But, we don't have to live in the snow 24/7 during the winter unless one lives in the mountains. 

I be a beach bunny, not a snow bunny.  jrSmiley_91_smiley_image.gif

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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12.1.4  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Raven Wing @12.1.3    4 years ago

The only place I've been to in Canada that's like that is Grouse Mountain that stands right behind Vancouver, B.C. where you can take the cable-car up to ski in the morning and then come down and play golf in the afternoon. 

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Raven Wing
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12.1.5  Raven Wing  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @12.1.4    4 years ago

Beautiful photo Buzz. Makes me shiver just to look at the snow. I can see Big Bear mountain from my apt, and it is still covered with lots of snow.

I never liked the snow, but, I took my kids to the mountains to play in it now and then so that they would know what it was like. After a couple of years they were bored with it and opted out of it. They liked the beach better. I guess they got that from their Mother. (grin)

 
 
 
Gsquared
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12.2  Gsquared  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @12    4 years ago

I like the theme of the four seasons.  Very nice photos.

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
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12.3  author  A. Macarthur  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @12    4 years ago

Just what Vivaldi had in mind!

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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12.3.1  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  A. Macarthur @12.3    4 years ago

I wanted to start my photos with an introduction that for thousands of years Chinese artists have painted the 4 seasons on hangng wall panels, and on folding room dividers.  I bought a hand painted set and gave it to my son and his wife as a wedding present.  Quite a whlle ago I posted an article about Chinese 4-panel art.  This is an example of what I mean:

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As for Vivaldi's Four Seasons, they are my favourite Vivaldi compositions.  Here they are, if anyone wants to listen:

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Gsquared
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12.3.2  Gsquared  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @12.3.1    4 years ago

Those panels are really beautiful.

Our China cabinet is from China, and it has four panels representing the four seasons.  I love it.  I'm not sure I can photograph it too well because of the way the room is set up, but I will try.  I think you might appreciate seeing how beautiful the panels on our cabinet are. 

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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12.3.3  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Gsquared @12.3.2    4 years ago

Absolutely,.  Please try, even if you have to take more than one photo to capture the whole thing.  

 
 
 
Gsquared
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12.3.4  Gsquared  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @12.3.3    4 years ago

It is a bit of a tight space, but I will see what I can do.

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
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13  author  A. Macarthur    4 years ago

One in advance of Friday.

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Buzz of the Orient
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13.1  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  A. Macarthur @13    4 years ago

Are there trout, or is that just a spot to feast the eyes?

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
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13.1.1  author  A. Macarthur  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @13.1    4 years ago

Some trout, Brown and Rainbow, some bass, sunfish … not a great stream as fishing goes … but there's a trail along the stream that goes for almost 10 miles and the stream is in sight the whole way.

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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14  Buzz of the Orient    4 years ago

I didn't think Bass were in streams - I always thought of it as a lake fish. 

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
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14.1  author  A. Macarthur  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @14    4 years ago

The best Smallmouth fishing is in rivers! But both large and smallmouth inhabit lakes, streams and rivers.

 
 
 
Hal A. Lujah
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15  Hal A. Lujah    4 years ago

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Buzz of the Orient
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15.1  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Hal A. Lujah @15    4 years ago

Leaves on the lawn?  I recently read that instead of raking and removing them, it's better for them to deteriorate and soak into the ground as a kind of mulch fertilizer.  Nobody told me that when I had lots of trees and big lawns to rake. 

 
 
 
Hal A. Lujah
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15.1.1  Hal A. Lujah  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @15.1    4 years ago

That is terrible advice unless you’re trying to kill your grass.  The area in the photo is along my rear lot line, where grass won’t grow because of the shade from all the trees.  It’s on a slope and the soil was eroding badly.  To fix it I came up with a unique hardscape solution using geotextile fabric, concrete block, and a few tons of 4” diameter stone.  It was one of the most back breaking projects I ever completed but it worked like a charm and looks great.  Water drains right through it from the high end to the low end without eroding anything now.  Now I need to break out the leaf blower and clean it up.

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Gsquared
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15.1.2  Gsquared  replied to  Hal A. Lujah @15.1.1    4 years ago

That looks terrific!  Nice job.

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
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16  author  A. Macarthur    4 years ago

Happy Friday!

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Raven Wing
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16.1  Raven Wing  replied to  A. Macarthur @16    4 years ago

That is a very beautiful artwork, Mac, very surreal.

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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16.2  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  A. Macarthur @16    4 years ago

A little spooky.

 
 
 
evilone
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17  evilone    4 years ago

From 2015 when HDR was a thing...

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Raven Wing
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17.1  Raven Wing  replied to  evilone @17    4 years ago

Very sereen EG. Lots of fall colors and a lively little stream. Great photo G

 
 
 
Gsquared
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17.2  Gsquared  replied to  evilone @17    4 years ago

Nice location.  Beautiful photo.

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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17.3  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  evilone @17    4 years ago

I can almost here the stream babbling through the rocks. 

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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18  Raven Wing    4 years ago

Happy Friday all! Have a great weekend! 

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
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18.1  author  A. Macarthur  replied to  Raven Wing @18    4 years ago

One of your very finest, RW!

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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18.1.1  Raven Wing  replied to  A. Macarthur @18.1    4 years ago

Thank you for the nice compliment, Mac. 

I did not realize it had posted twice. Please delete the second on if you would. No need to take up the extra space. 

 
 
 
Gsquared
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18.1.2  Gsquared  replied to  Raven Wing @18.1.1    4 years ago

She's so nice we like to see her twice!

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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18.1.3  Raven Wing  replied to  Gsquared @18.1.2    4 years ago

LOL!! Thanks G...I'm glad you like it. (smile)

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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18.2  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Raven Wing @18    4 years ago

Very lovely.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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18.2.1  Raven Wing  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @18.2    4 years ago

Thank you Buzz. 

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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19  Raven Wing    4 years ago

Hope everyone has an awesome weekend....

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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19.1  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Raven Wing @19    4 years ago

"Double your pleasure, double your fun...."

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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19.1.1  Raven Wing  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @19.1    4 years ago

LOL!! Thanks Buzz. 

 
 
 
Gsquared
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20  Gsquared    4 years ago

After a passing rain shower

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Raven Wing
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20.1  Raven Wing  replied to  Gsquared @20    4 years ago

That's really unique G. A trailing line of rain drop sizes. Great shot! 

 
 
 
Gsquared
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20.1.1  Gsquared  replied to  Raven Wing @20.1    4 years ago

Thanks Raven Wing.

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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20.2  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Gsquared @20    4 years ago

'The Shape of Water'

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
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21  author  A. Macarthur    4 years ago

Getting the jump on Saturday.

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Raven Wing
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21.1  Raven Wing  replied to  A. Macarthur @21    4 years ago

Rock on Mac!! Great shot! That tree growing right out on the tip of the rock tends to make a point.

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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21.2  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  A. Macarthur @21    4 years ago

'Rock and (don't) Roll'

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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22  Buzz of the Orient    4 years ago

'Saturday Special' - Cruising down the Li River through the Karst mountains in Guanxi Autonomous Region.

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Gsquared
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22.1  Gsquared  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @22    4 years ago

Those mountains are so beautiful.  If I ever visited China again, I would want to go to Guilin and the Guanxi Autonomous Region.

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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22.1.1  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Gsquared @22.1    4 years ago

The curise down the Li River through those mountains is one of the "must-see" sights in China.  Both Bob Nelson and I have posted photo-essays of our cruises on NT.  His photos are better than mine. 

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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23  Raven Wing    4 years ago

I'll add another to lead into Saturday....

A Mayan God of the Afterlife...

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Buzz of the Orient
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23.1  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Raven Wing @23    4 years ago

Displays the great variety of your technique - quite fascinating.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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23.1.1  Raven Wing  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @23.1    4 years ago

Thanks Buzz. Being as the Mayan's are also part of the Indigenous people of North America, I thought to add a little bit of their beliefs and artistry. The Mayans have a very unique type of artistry that has remained throughout the many years, which is very similar to the Aztecs and many South American Tribes. Thus, it takes a bit more work to create different artwork.

 
 
 
Gsquared
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23.2  Gsquared  replied to  Raven Wing @23    4 years ago

That is really interesting.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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23.2.1  Raven Wing  replied to  Gsquared @23.2    4 years ago

Thanks G. I'm glad you like it. It is a bit different from the usual Native American artwork I do. I thought maybe folks would like a bit of change up.

 
 
 
Gsquared
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23.2.2  Gsquared  replied to  Raven Wing @23.2.1    4 years ago

I think we like all of your artwork.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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24  Raven Wing    4 years ago

OK....now it is Saturday and time for an oldie....one for the ladies. 

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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24.1  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Raven Wing @24    4 years ago

LOL.  Okay, okay, I'll stand down, but you know I'll stand by.  Where have I heard that before?

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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24.1.1  Raven Wing  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @24.1    4 years ago

LOL!! I can't be partial Buzz. Gotta be fair ya know. (grin)

 
 
 
Gsquared
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24.2  Gsquared  replied to  Raven Wing @24    4 years ago

Well, at least the guys got a two-fer this week...

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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24.2.1  Raven Wing  replied to  Gsquared @24.2    4 years ago

HAHAHA! Yes you did, G. So we can't have our ladies feeling slighted. (grin)

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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25  Buzz of the Orient    4 years ago

Continuing the weekly photo marathon...

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Raven Wing
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25.1  Raven Wing  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @25    4 years ago

That's a real beauty Buzz. The xcenery itself is very peaceful. and the reflections on the water makes it even more so. 

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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26  Raven Wing    4 years ago

Here's one for Sunday...

In the mystical world of Mother Earth...

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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26.1  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Raven Wing @26    4 years ago

Again a comment I posted disappeared.  I'll try again.

Another magical image, but my eyes are failing - is that a cat behind a fish under the blue-beauty's chin?

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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26.1.1  Raven Wing  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @26.1    4 years ago
is that a cat behind a fish under the blue-beauty's chin?

No Buzz...There is no cat. The only things in the image besides the subject are birds and butterflies.

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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26.1.2  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Raven Wing @26.1.1    4 years ago

Ah yes, I see the bird, but what is right behind it?

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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26.1.3  Raven Wing  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @26.1.2    4 years ago

More birds. Various colors and sizes. I've blown up that portion of the artwork so that hopefully you can get a better look at the area in question....

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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26.1.4  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Raven Wing @26.1.3    4 years ago

Yes, I can see that now much better.  What I first thought was a cat is the bird's wings.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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26.1.5  Raven Wing  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @26.1.4    4 years ago

Good, glad I could help. Whenever you are not sure of something just let me know and I will do the same so that you can see things better. Others might not see things that clearly either in a very busy image.

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
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27  author  A. Macarthur    4 years ago

original

© A. Mac/A.G.

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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27.1  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  A. Macarthur @27    4 years ago

The forest, holder of secrets, leaves whispering them, another kind of magic.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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27.2  Raven Wing  replied to  A. Macarthur @27    4 years ago

That looks like a very peaceful place Mac. It projects a feeling of "Glad you're here" as the limbs of the trees reach out to you as sign of welcome. 

Well done Mac.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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28  Raven Wing    4 years ago

One for Sunday...

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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28.1  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Raven Wing @28    4 years ago

Another spiritual image, and your superb matching of the frame to it both enhances and compliments the image. 

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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28.1.1  Raven Wing  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @28.1    4 years ago

Thanks Buzz. As you might imagine, this one was a bit of a challenge to frame. Finding just the right type and color of framing was one of trial and error for a while. After a couple of days of frustration, I decided to just let my minds eye do the work and this is was the results. In many cases the more difficult the subject the easier the frame work is. But, with some, as in this case, there is so much that is involved that creating a good frame that works well with the artwork overall can take some time to perfect.

I am glad you like it. And makes the hard work very worthwhile. 

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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29  Raven Wing    4 years ago

And one for Monday,

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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29.1  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Raven Wing @29    4 years ago

That looks as if she is doing a dance, 

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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29.1.1  Raven Wing  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @29.1    4 years ago
That looks as if she is doing a dance, 

It's a he Buzz, and he is doing a dance. 

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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30  Buzz of the Orient    4 years ago

Tuesday afternoon here - morning there, I guess.

800

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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30.1  Raven Wing  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @30    4 years ago

Very beautiful and robust flowers, Buzz. The color is very vibrant.

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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30.1.1  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Raven Wing @30.1    4 years ago

I think the iris was my mother's favourite flower.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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30.1.2  Raven Wing  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @30.1.1    4 years ago

As I remember, Iris of different colors was always growing around our house. So I guess my Mother like them too. We could not have roses, as both my Mother and myself were very allergic to them. Same with Gardenias. 

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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32  Buzz of the Orient    4 years ago

And the beat goes on....

800

 
 

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